Breda-Zappata BZ.309

The Breda-Zappata B.Z.309 was an Italian twin-engined airliner project by Breda.

B.Z.309
General information
Type	Twin-engined airliner
National origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Breda
Designer	Filippo Zappata
Number built	None

Design and development

Aircraft designer Filippo Zappata developed a short range twin-engined civil transport for 11 to 15 passengers. The Breda company had financial problems which led to the project being abandoned.

Specifications (estimated)

Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 11-15
• Length: 14.75 m (48 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 20 m (65 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 36.7 m² (395 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 3,650 kg (8,047 lb)
• Gross weight: 5,450 kg (12,015 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 6,450 kg (14,220 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × unspecified , 750 kW (1,000 hp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 400 km/h (250 mph, 220 kn)
• Cruise speed: 330 km/h (210 mph, 180 kn) at 2,500–3,000 m (8,200–9,800 ft)
• Service ceiling: 7,000 m (23,000 ft) +
• Wing loading: 161 kg/m² (33 lb/sq ft) at 5,950 kg (13,120 lb)

References

• The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985). Orbis Publishing.